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What was the criticism of conservatives about Spock's books?

  • Promoting permissiveness and instant gratification

  • Too scientific

  • Not enough details

  • Too many personal experiences

Answer

Conservatives criticized Spock's child-rearing advice for promoting permissiveness and instant gratification. They believed that Spock's methods would result in children who were undisciplined, self-centered, and lacked a strong moral compass. They argued that his advice undermined traditional family values and contributed to the decline of society.
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